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LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement

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Follow this guide to replace the drain pump motor in your LG front load washing machine.

The drain pump motor is part of the pump assembly. It drains the tub and expels the wastewater out of the washer. If your washer isn't draining, you may need to replace this motor.

This guide will work for most LG front load washing machines. This guide is written with a model WM3050CW washer. If you have a different model, you may encounter some minor disassembly differences, but the overall repair process will be the same.

The metal ring holding the rubber boot can be difficult to reinstall. You can buy this tool to make the reinstallation easier, or ask additional people to help.

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  1. LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Safety Precautions: stap 1, afbeelding 1 van 2 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Safety Precautions: stap 1, afbeelding 2 van 2

    • Before you begin your repair, perform the following:

    • Turn off the main water supply

    • Unplug your washer

    • Disconnect all water connections at the rear of your washer

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  2. LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Unfasten the top panel: stap 2, afbeelding 1 van 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Unfasten the top panel: stap 2, afbeelding 2 van 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Unfasten the top panel: stap 2, afbeelding 3 van 3

    • Remove the screw(s) securing the top panel brackets to the back panel.

    • You don't need to remove the screws securing the brackets to the top panel.

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  3. LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Remove the top panel: stap 3, afbeelding 1 van 2 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Remove the top panel: stap 3, afbeelding 2 van 2

    • Slide the top panel towards the rear of the device to disconnect its clips.

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  4. LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement: stap 4, afbeelding 1 van 2 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement: stap 4, afbeelding 2 van 2

    • Tilt the top panel upward to completely disconnect it from the chassis.

    • Remove the top panel.

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  5. LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Remove the detergent drawer: stap 5, afbeelding 1 van 2 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Remove the detergent drawer: stap 5, afbeelding 2 van 2

    • Pull the detergent drawer away from the chassis as far as it will go.

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  6. LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement: stap 6, afbeelding 1 van 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement: stap 6, afbeelding 2 van 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement: stap 6, afbeelding 3 van 3

    • Press down on the "Push" button to disengage the clips securing the detergent drawer.

    • Pull the drawer out of its slot on the chassis and remove it.

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  7. LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Disconnect the control panel: stap 7, afbeelding 1 van 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Disconnect the control panel: stap 7, afbeelding 2 van 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Disconnect the control panel: stap 7, afbeelding 3 van 3

    • Disconnect the connectors attached to the control panel.

    • Always grip cables by their connectors and not the wires themselves.

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  8. LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Unfasten the control panel: stap 8, afbeelding 1 van 2 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Unfasten the control panel: stap 8, afbeelding 2 van 2

    • Remove the screw(s) securing the control panel to the top edge of the chassis.

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  9. LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Unfasten the detergent dispenser: stap 9, afbeelding 1 van 1

    • Remove the screw(s) securing the detergent dispenser.

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  10. LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Unclip the control panel: stap 10, afbeelding 1 van 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Unclip the control panel: stap 10, afbeelding 2 van 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Unclip the control panel: stap 10, afbeelding 3 van 3

    • Use a flathead screwdriver, or a pry tool, to unclip the control panel from the chassis.

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  11. LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Remove the control panel: stap 11, afbeelding 1 van 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Remove the control panel: stap 11, afbeelding 2 van 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Remove the control panel: stap 11, afbeelding 3 van 3

    • Remove the control panel, making sure to thread any cables through the chassis.

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  12. LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Open the door: stap 12, afbeelding 1 van 2 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Open the door: stap 12, afbeelding 2 van 2

    • Open the front door completely.

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  13. LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Remove the boot ring: stap 13, afbeelding 1 van 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Remove the boot ring: stap 13, afbeelding 2 van 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Remove the boot ring: stap 13, afbeelding 3 van 3

    • Use needle nose pliers to grip the spring end of the metal ring at the bottom of the rubber boot.

    • Pull the ring away from the chassis to separate it from the boot.

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  14. LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement: stap 14, afbeelding 1 van 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement: stap 14, afbeelding 2 van 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement: stap 14, afbeelding 3 van 3

    • Use your hand to completely pull the ring off the boot.

    • During reassembly, perform the following:

    • Insert one end of the ring into its groove along the boot's perimeter.

    • Use pliers to slowly stretch the ring around the boot's perimeter until it's completely nested in its groove.

    • Be sure the spring is centered at the bottom of the boot when you reinstall it.

    • This procedure will take significant force.

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  16. LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Disconnect the boot: stap 15, afbeelding 1 van 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Disconnect the boot: stap 15, afbeelding 2 van 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Disconnect the boot: stap 15, afbeelding 3 van 3

    • Use your fingers to pull the boot off its lip on the front panel.

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  17. LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement: stap 16, afbeelding 1 van 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement: stap 16, afbeelding 2 van 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement: stap 16, afbeelding 3 van 3

    • Slide your fingers around the lip of the boot until it's completely separated from the panel.

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  18. LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Remove the filter panel: stap 17, afbeelding 1 van 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Remove the filter panel: stap 17, afbeelding 2 van 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Remove the filter panel: stap 17, afbeelding 3 van 3

    • Open the filter panel at the bottom of the front panel.

    • Unclip the filter panel.

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  19. LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Drain the machine: stap 18, afbeelding 1 van 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Drain the machine: stap 18, afbeelding 2 van 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Drain the machine: stap 18, afbeelding 3 van 3

    • Generally, you should drain your machine when you are repairing the pumps or any hoses leading to or from them.

    • Place a bowl next to the machine.

    • Pull the drain filter hose out of its slot in the chassis enough to lay over the bowl.

    • Remove the plug at the end of the drain filter hose to release excess water into the bowl.

    • During reassembly, re-plug the drain filter hose and thread it back through its slot in the chassis.

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  20. LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Unfasten the filter trim: stap 19, afbeelding 1 van 1

    • Remove the screw(s) securing the filter trim.

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  21. LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Remove the filter trim: stap 20, afbeelding 1 van 2 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Remove the filter trim: stap 20, afbeelding 2 van 2

    • Pull the filter trim straight off the front panel to remove it.

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  22. LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Unfasten the lower front panel: stap 21, afbeelding 1 van 1

    • Remove the screw(s) securing the lower front panel.

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  23. LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Unfasten the door latch: stap 22, afbeelding 1 van 1

    • Remove the screw(s) securing the door latch.

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  24. LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Remove the door latch: stap 23, afbeelding 1 van 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Remove the door latch: stap 23, afbeelding 2 van 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Remove the door latch: stap 23, afbeelding 3 van 3

    • Pull the door latch through its slot in the chassis and let it hang on its wire.

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  25. LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Unfasten the front panel: stap 24, afbeelding 1 van 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Unfasten the front panel: stap 24, afbeelding 2 van 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Unfasten the front panel: stap 24, afbeelding 3 van 3

    • Hold the front panel against the chassis while performing this step to prevent it from falling.

    • Remove the screw(s) securing the front panel.

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  26. LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Remove the front panel: stap 25, afbeelding 1 van 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Remove the front panel: stap 25, afbeelding 2 van 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Remove the front panel: stap 25, afbeelding 3 van 3

    • Lift the front panel upward to separate it from its clips on the bottom of the chassis.

    • Pull the front panel away from the chassis to completely separate the front panel.

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  27. LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement: stap 26, afbeelding 1 van 1

    • Remove the front panel.

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  28. LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Remove the pump filter: stap 27, afbeelding 1 van 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Remove the pump filter: stap 27, afbeelding 2 van 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Remove the pump filter: stap 27, afbeelding 3 van 3

    • Twist and remove the pump filter.

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  29. LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Reposition the drain hose: stap 28, afbeelding 1 van 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Reposition the drain hose: stap 28, afbeelding 2 van 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Reposition the drain hose: stap 28, afbeelding 3 van 3

    • Push the drain hose through its hole in the chassis until it's completely inside the device.

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  30. LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Unwrap the pump assembly cables: stap 29, afbeelding 1 van 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Unwrap the pump assembly cables: stap 29, afbeelding 2 van 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Unwrap the pump assembly cables: stap 29, afbeelding 3 van 3

    • Use diagonal cutters, or scissors, to remove any cable ties securing the plastic wrap on the pump assembly cable connector(s).

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  31. LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement: stap 30, afbeelding 1 van 2 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement: stap 30, afbeelding 2 van 2

    • Fold the plastic wrap away from the cables, enough to expose the connector(s).

    • During reassembly, replace the cable ties to ensure a water-tight fit for the plastic wrap.

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  32. LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Disconnect the pump cable: stap 31, afbeelding 1 van 2 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Disconnect the pump cable: stap 31, afbeelding 2 van 2

    • Disconnect the connector(s) attached to the pump cable.

    • Always grip cables by their connectors and not the wires themselves.

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  33. LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Disconnect the drain hose: stap 32, afbeelding 1 van 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Disconnect the drain hose: stap 32, afbeelding 2 van 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Disconnect the drain hose: stap 32, afbeelding 3 van 3

    • Use slip joint pliers to pinch the drain hose clamp and slide it up the hose away from the pump assembly.

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  34. LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement: stap 33, afbeelding 1 van 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement: stap 33, afbeelding 2 van 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement: stap 33, afbeelding 3 van 3

    • Use slip joint pliers to rotate the drain hose back and forth around its connection and loosen it.

    • Pull the drain hose straight off its connection on the assembly.

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  35. LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Disconnect the pump hose: stap 34, afbeelding 1 van 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Disconnect the pump hose: stap 34, afbeelding 2 van 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Disconnect the pump hose: stap 34, afbeelding 3 van 3

    • Repeat the last two steps for the pump hose.

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  36. LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Unfasten the pump assembly: stap 35, afbeelding 1 van 2 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Unfasten the pump assembly: stap 35, afbeelding 2 van 2

    • Remove the screw(s) securing the pump assembly to the bottom lip of the washer.

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  37. LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Remove the pump assembly: stap 36, afbeelding 1 van 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Remove the pump assembly: stap 36, afbeelding 2 van 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Remove the pump assembly: stap 36, afbeelding 3 van 3

    • Lift the pump assembly out of its location in the frame to remove it.

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  38. LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Unfasten the pump bracket: stap 37, afbeelding 1 van 2 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Unfasten the pump bracket: stap 37, afbeelding 2 van 2

    • Remove the screw(s) securing the pump bracket.

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  39. LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Remove the Pump Bracket: stap 38, afbeelding 1 van 2 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Remove the Pump Bracket: stap 38, afbeelding 2 van 2

    • Pull the pump bracket straight off the pump body to remove it.

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  40. LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Unfasten the pump motor: stap 39, afbeelding 1 van 2 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Unfasten the pump motor: stap 39, afbeelding 2 van 2

    • To avoid confusion, note the locations of the motor screws.

    • Remove the screw(s) securing the pump motor.

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  41. LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Remove the pump motor: stap 40, afbeelding 1 van 2 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Remove the pump motor: stap 40, afbeelding 2 van 2

    • Pull the pump motor straight off the pump to remove it.

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  42. LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Disconnect the pump motor: stap 41, afbeelding 1 van 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Disconnect the pump motor: stap 41, afbeelding 2 van 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Disconnect the pump motor: stap 41, afbeelding 3 van 3

    • To prevent confusion, label each connector with its corresponding cable color.

    • Disconnect the connector(s) attached to the pump motor.

    • Always grip cables by their connectors and not the wires themselves.

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  43. LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Remove the pump housing: stap 42, afbeelding 1 van 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Remove the pump housing: stap 42, afbeelding 2 van 3 LG Front Load Washing Machine Drain Pump Motor Replacement, Remove the pump housing: stap 42, afbeelding 3 van 3

    • Pull the plastic pump housing off of the motor and remove it.

    • Set this housing aside, as you will need to reinstall it on the new pump motor.

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Conclusie

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Way to complicated. Unplug the machine. Tilt it back 45 degrees. The whole bottom of the machine is wide open. Unplug the blue and black wires. Loosen the three screws that hold the motor. Remove the motor and put in the new one. Tighten the three screws. Attach the two wires. Put the washing machine back on 4 legs. Plug in the machine.

Time to replace is about 15 minutes. I'm 74 so it takes that long.

Ronald Thompson - Antwoord

Hi Ronald! I'm glad that worked out for you! Speedy too!

On the machine that we are showing (and many LG machines) the drain pump is hard to remove in the way that you describe because it is located with the end of the motor facing toward the outside of the machine. Access to the three screws holding the pump motor to the pump body is difficult because of this. Tilting the machine as described (45° to the rear) also subjects a number of components of the machine connected to the tub to forces in a direction that they don't normally encounter. That's why LG washers have shipping bolts that are removed (and saved) before placing the machine in service.

Bill Gilbert -

How do I remove the small, black, filter pump hose? I already have everything else apart.

TJT - Antwoord

When you remove the pump body, the hose (I assume you are talking about the little drain hose) will go through the hole in the washing machine's frame. Remove the little end cap/plug and pull it through. Just remember to put it back when you replace everything. If you are talking about small black hoses connected to the circulating pump (our machine in the guide didn't have those). they are just secured with clamps.

Bill Gilbert -

To be more clear, you don't have to disconnect the small drain hose; it will come out with the pump body.

Bill Gilbert -

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